May 22, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Phase 2 Labs

Office Manager Magic, Powered by Multi-Modal AI Introduction AI isn’t a futuristic concept, it’s practical labor, available today. Not just for call centers or simple tasks, but for real, dynamic work that used to require a person. This isn’t about replacing people; it’s about helping teams do more with less. The following example highlights how a LangGraph-powered system is already handling quoting and scheduling—tasks that apply to nearly any business. The bigger point: AI agents are here, and they’re ready to do...

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May 12, 2025
Phase 2 Labs

In a recent exploration by Braxton Nunnally from Phase 2 Labs, it was examined how Zep—a memory management tool—can help AI systems retain and recall important information over time. This kind of “organizational memory” allows AI to move beyond one-off interactions and instead offer consistent, informed responses that build on past context. Common Business Pain Point: "Our AI tools don’t retain context or past interactions—users repeat themselves, teams lose knowledge, and we miss opportunities to respond more intelligently." What the Team Learned: AI Needs...

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May 12, 2025
Phase 2 Labs

In a recent analysis by Alan Ramirez, Phase 2 Labs explored how organizations can reduce the operational costs of Large Language Models (LLMs) by implementing context caching—a method that stores and reuses the static parts of AI prompts. This strategy minimizes redundant processing, leading to significant cost savings. Common Business Pain Point: “Our AI tools are powerful, but the cost of running them is escalating quickly—especially as usage grows across departments.” What the Team Learned: Understanding Context Caching: By separating static (unchanging) and dynamic...

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January 9, 2025
Business Software Development, Google Partner Advantage, Press Release

Phase 2 now offering existing custom software and AI solutions through Google Cloud partnership   OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 9, 2025) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma City-based technology solutions firm, announced today it has joined Google Cloud Partner Advantage as a Partner Level partner for the Service Engagement Model, enhancing and expanding Phase 2’s capabilities to offer customers tailored solutions that leverage the power of Google Cloud in addition to our currently offered capabilities. As a Google Cloud partner, Phase 2 offers customers...

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December 15, 2024
Business and Culture, Press Release

Technology solutions company earns first place in Small Business categoryOKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 15, 2024) – Phase 2 has secured the top spot in The Oklahoman’s 2024 Top Workplaces list in the Small Business category. This honor reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a workplace where employees thrive. The awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey. The confidential survey provides a unique assessment of the employee experience, exploring key themes such as feeling respected and supported, opportunities...

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June 18, 2024
Business and Culture, Press Release

Phase 2 named among best workplaces in software services category OKLAHOMA CITY (June 18, 2024) - Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 13 states, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Workplaces list. The list ranks American companies on their success in creating exceptional workplaces and company cultures. In the past four years, Phase 2 is the only Oklahoma company to receive this distinction consecutively.  After collecting data from thousands of submissions around the country, Inc. selected 543...

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January 24, 2024
Business and Culture, Press Release

Tech solutions firm announces is it now employee owned Phase 2 executives Heath Clinton, Shane Kempton and Mark Towler announced thecompany’s plans to be employee-owned at a recent employee summit. OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 24, 2023) – Phase 2, an Oklahoma-based technology solutions firm with employees in 12 states, announced today the company is now fully employee-owned  after converting to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).  Founder and Chairman Mark Towler said the new ownership model is the result of thoughtful succession planning. The...

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January 16, 2024
Press Release

Jeremy Kuhlman Promoted to Vice President;  Andy Morris Elevated to Director of Engineering OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan.16, 2024) – Phase 2 has promoted long-time team members Jeremy Kuhlman to vice president and Andy Morris to director of engineering. Kuhlman, a 17-year veteran of the company, will be responsible for strategic consulting and company operations. Morris, who’s been with both Phase 2 and Phase 2’s sister company Drakewell for the past 16 years, will drive the company’s engineering strategy, and continue to oversee...

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December 19, 2023
Business and Culture, Press Release

Industry veteran will retain chief technology officer role OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 19, 2023) – Phase 2 has promoted Shane Kempton to president of the software development company.  “Shane has been a driving force in Phase 2’s success and innovation for close to two decades," CEO Heath Clinton said. “There’s no one better qualified to be our president and lead our company into the next 25 years.” Kempton, who will retain his role as chief technology officer, has spent the past 20 years designing,...

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